Places in Singapore to Visit

There is no doubt that Singapore is a shopping haven and it’s one of the best vacation spots in Asia to shop ‘til you drop, especially at VivoCity shopping center, which is the largest shopping mall in Singapore.

Having said this, Singapore isn't just shopping malls as you can enjoy a more traditional shopping experience at one of the many Singapore flea-markets and grab yourself very good bargains.

Besides shopping, there is a lot more on offer to do such as visiting museums, cool exhibition centres, the zoo, concerts and sporting events.

Whether you're visiting Singapore on a day trip from Malaysia or are staying in Singapore for a long vacation, you'll find a ton of places in Singapore to visit, besides shopping malls!

Marina Bay

Marina Bay is located around 10 minutes drive south of Singapore city center and it’s a popular spot in Singapore for attending major events such as National Day parade and the New Years Eve countdown held at “The Float” – the largest floating platform in the world.

Marina Bay also boasts many entertainment options and things to do such as shopping at Marina Centre which boasts over five shopping malls and take a stroll along the waterfront promenade to enjoy the beautiful views of the bay.

Along the Waterfront, you’ll also find fun attractions for kids such as dancing water jets and Marina Bay City Gallery which has interesting interactive exhibits with cool visual effects.

National Museum of Singapore

If you’re looking for things to do with teenagers and kids in Singapore, the National Museum of Singapore is one of the best places in Singapore to learn about the history of Singapore in a cool fashion.

The museum is located by Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station and provides interesting audio guides and engaging gallery rooms where you can also learn about Singaporeans way of life back then.

Bugis Junction

If you’re looking to grab cheap goods and don’t mind bargaining, there is no better place in Singapore for this than at Bugis Junction (Bugis MRT Station), near Parkview Square.

Bugis Junction is home to many Singapore traditional markets such as the popular Bugis Village where you can grab absolutely cheap electronics, jewelry and leather goods.

Sentosa Island

Sentosa Island is another of the popular places in Singapore to visit and stay with the whole family because of the Resorts World Sentosa which boasts many tourist attractions and amenities such as the Universal Studios Singapore theme park, casinos, luxury hotels and restaurants.

Apart from the Universal Studios, Sentosa Island offers more cool attractions such as an Observation Platform, a Butterfly Park, an Oceanarium, a 4-Dimensional theater, an adventure park and, even, a Fort where you can see on display a collection of artillery guns, as well as bunkers and tunnels.

If you’re traveling with kids, Sentosa Island is definitely one of the best places in Singapore for kids and teenagers to visit.

Orchard Road District

Orchard Road is one of the most popular shopping roads in Singapore because of the many multistory shopping centers, upscale restaurants, coffee places, bars and luxury hotels.

One of the largest shopping malls in Orchard Road District is the massive Takashimaya shopping center.

If you’re traveling to Singapore for the first time, Orchard Road is definitely one of the best places to hang out and stay because of the many tourist and variety of entertainment options.

Singapore Zoo & Night Safari

Singapore Zoo is probably one of the best zoos in Southeast Asia and one of the best places in the world to see animals in their real habitat.

The zoo is located around 30 minutes drive north west of Singapore city center, and it is another popular thing to do in Singapore with kids because of fun activities on offer like feeding the animals, elephants shows and orangutan tours.

Night Safari is another popular zoo attraction and it’s the closest thing you get to an authentic African-style safari.

The Nigth Safari is one of the most fun things to do in Singapore, and you can do it on both foot and tram, so you get the chance to get up-close to the animals.

Raffles Place

If you’re looking for more sightseeing opportunities, things to see and places to visit within Singapore city center, Ruffles Place is another of the places in Singapore to visit for this.

In Raffles Place, you’ll find plenty of skyscrapers such as the ones on UOB Plaza and Republic Plaza, the Singapore Exchange and the Asian Civilization Museum, as well as the mascot of Singapore – Merlion (pictured) – located in Merlion Park.

Singapore Chinatown

Singapore Chinatown is one of the best places in Singapore to visit to enjoy the popular night market experience and tasting all kinds of yummy foods.